Skin Problems & Solutions

Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first.

Bushy Eyebrows "Cave Man Theory". Bushy eyebrows are a tricky problem. Popular eyebrow theory suggests that evolution gave you these patches of strategically placed hair to catch perspiration running off your forehead (with the use of hats and headbands, we expect eyebrows to be extinct in 20 millio...

Jock Itch

Jock Itch is caused by fungus. It refers to any itching in the groin region and is not a medical term. There are many causes, but the most frequent is a fungus that grows in the outer skin and prefers the moisture. When this fungus infects the feet, it's called "athlete's foot." Warmth and moisture ...

Razor Burn

Razor Burn is caused by shaving without enough protection. In the old days, prior to shave gel or cream, men applied a pre-shave oil to increase beard lubrication to avoid the painful burning sensation of a razor running against the face. A quality shave cream has enough lubrication so you don't nee...

Chronic Dry Skin

Chronic dry skin is caused by not enough moisture. Skin is very much like a sponge. When it is moist, it is supple and can be easily bent without cracking. But when skin loses its moisture, it shrinks, and like a sponge, becomes dry and cracks readily on bending. In the process of bathing, hot water...

Acne

Acne is caused by excess oil build-up. Excess oil can block the pores causing blackheads and other forms of acne (not to mention that it makes the skin shiny). When combined with naturally occurring dead skin cells, excess oil can block the hair follicles and oil builds up beneath the blocked pore, ...

Red Bumps on Your Neck

Solution to red bumps on your neck after shaving. Razor bumps are created when hairs which are cut too close to the skin layer (think five blade razor close) grow back after shaving and fail to grow out of the skin. Instead, they curl over and burrow into the follicles under the skin, resulting i...